The Storycast

008: "The Face of God"

Who/what is god? And what does he/she/it look like? One eyewitness account comes from a young child. Another from a legion of hungry pirates. Finally, Finland chimes in.

007: "I Can't Live Without You"

Three stories of love - both true and not - and the inseparable experiences that find, entwine, and define the way that we love. First, the most "intimate" relationship imaginable. Second, the everlasting heart beat of lifelong soul-mates. Third, a real life-and-death nursery rhyme.

006: "The Colors of Persuasion"

From Aristotle to the color wheel, tag along on a case study of understanding the art of "persuasion." We explore the famous "rhetorical appeals" of ethos, pathos, and logos. Find out how easily persuaded you may be...

005: "It's Elementary"

Elements rule our natural world, but one of them is the king of the jungle. First, a harrowing account of a mysterious death in Galway. Then, a semi-biographical tale of our civilization's history. Finally, a musical account of turning up the heat.

004: "Sweet Dreams"

What exactly are our dreams and the amazing powers they possess? First, we dive into many ideas about dreams, from the theoretical to the presidential. Next, a story inspired by the recurring dream of a pint-sized hippo-hunter. Finally, we serenade you to sleep with some remarkably dreamy facts.

BONUS "Wenceslas, Wassail, & Miss Fanny Bright"

A special bonus show with musical stories of holiday spirit.

003: "The Great Magnet"

The Great Magnet is everywhere! First, finding meaningful connections in odd coincidences. Next, a truly missed connection. Finally, finding beauty in the chaos of music.

002: "The Opposite of Peas"

Is "the opposite of peas" even a legitimate idea? First, we look to both five-year-olds and international tragedy for advice. Second, H.C. Anderson's short story of perspective about five peas in a pod. Third, George Carlin breaks down the pea argument once and for all.

001: "Lost at Sea"

In this first episode, we journey through the idea of being lost at sea. First, the harrowing (true?) tale of a fisherman who survived at sea for over 13 months. Next, the short story of a very young searcher who finds himself lost, then found. Finally, a beautiful musical forray into an old classic.